Recycling Computers – Working

How to Get Rid of Your Working Computers

If you are buying a new computer even though your old one is still in good working condition, you have a couple of options when it comes to recycling and reusing. Instead of throwing your computer away and filling up the dumps, consider all of the other things that you might want to do with it first.

What to Do with Your Old Computer

First, you should make sure that you aren’t going to need it for anything. If you have a laptop and you are replacing it with a desktop, you may still want to hold onto the old computer just in case you need it while traveling. A spouse or child may also want to use the old computer, and this saves you from having to buy more of these expensive items than necessary.

Second, you can talk with friends and family members who may not have a computer. It might be nice to give them your old computer. You could also find a charity that takes computers. It is usually possible to find someone who can use a computer and who will be very grateful for your generosity. When you give the computers to charity, you will also be able to claim it as a tax write-off.

Third, you can go through one of the traditional recycling routes. You can find recycling facilities in your area that take computers, or you can find stores that are starting to take computers and other electronics for refurbishment and recycling.

What Not to Do

The one thing that you don’t want to do when you get a new computer is to throw your old one away. If it goes into the landfill, it’s going to be taking up space for a long time. The components in a computer do not degrade quickly. Recycling and reusing is a much friendlier option for the environment.